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Self-Heating Food Carriers

The Hot Bento Lunchbox Eliminates the Need for a Microwave

— August 14, 2021 — Art & Design
Bringing a prepared meal from home when heading into the office often means heading to the microwave at lunchtime, which is something the Hot Bento lunchbox has been engineered to help end. The lunchbox is constructed with heating technology inside that's powered by a lithium-ion battery pack to actively warm meals in just 10 to 15-minutes. The unit can be activated just before taking a lunch break to have the food warm and ready to eat without the need for any external appliances.

The Hot Bento lunchbox has a certified food-safe construction and is suitable for carrying onto an airplane thanks to its TSA-approved design. The unit can be fully charged in two-hours and will heat meals up to a temperature of 159-degrees Fahrenheit.
Trend Themes
1. Self-heating Food Carriers - The integration of heating technology into food containers is disrupting the food packaging industry and creating opportunities for more convenient on-the-go meals.
2. Portable Lithium-ion Batteries - The demand for long-lasting, portable batteries for everyday use is increasing, creating opportunities for manufacturers to innovate within the power supply industry.
3. Wireless Charging Technology - As self-heating devices become more popular, the need for wireless charging technology will also increase, creating opportunities for innovation within the consumer electronics industry.
Industry Implications
1. Food Packaging - The integration of self-heating technology into food containers is disrupting the traditional model of packaging for convenience foods, and presents opportunities for innovative new packaging materials and designs.
2. Consumer Electronics - As self-heating devices become more popular, the need for wireless charging technology will also increase, creating opportunities for innovation within the consumer electronics industry.
3. Power Supply - The demand for long-lasting, portable batteries for everyday use is increasing, creating opportunities for manufacturers to innovate within the power supply industry.
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